This posting states its location as Alameda County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

PARF# 04-27-0597, JC-535561

The Transportation Engineer (Electrical), under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, performs professional electrical engineering work in the Electrical Design Branch of Project Development. The incumbent is responsible for the design and delivery of highway lighting, traffic signals, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) field elements including cameras, changeable message signs (CMS), detection systems, and communication infrastructure. Duties include preparation of contract plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E); providing design support during construction; coordinating with utilities, local agencies, and internal Caltrans functional units; and reviewing electrical plans and documents prepared by consultants, local agencies, and permittees to ensure compliance with Caltrans standards and requirements. All incumbents are expected to apply Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, the Plans Preparation Manual, Electrical Systems Design Manual, Roadway Lighting Manual, California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD), and follow Caltrans policies, directives, and procedures in carrying out their assignments.

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This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Electrical in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office with artificial lighting, with extended use of a computer and telephone. The position also requires frequent travel to field locations, including active construction zones and highway rights-of-way, where the incumbent may be exposed to traffic, noise, dust, uneven terrain, and extreme weather conditions. Work may occasionally be required at night or on weekends to support construction activities, field reviews, or emergency response. Personal protective equipment such as safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection must be used when performing field duties.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on theTransportation Engineer (Electrical) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• Occasional travel may be required
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification
• Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
• Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers
• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.” For all other ranges, a PE license is not required

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